Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif meets China's Xi in Beijing ahead of IMF talks

China's President Xi Jinping met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, affirming China's support for Pakistan's sovereignty and economic development. The meeting occurred ahead of Pakistan's annual budget and anticipated IMF loan application. Pakistan's strategic location on the Arabian Sea is vital for China's trade routes. Pakistan owes China $27 billion, nearly 13% of its total debt, mainly for infrastructure projects. Xi emphasized the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and called for enhanced security for Chinese projects, following a recent attack on Chinese engineers.
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